"Soccer Saturday" featuring Indy Eleven

00:00-1:59- Rakestraw opens the show with a preview andrecap of Friday’s Friendly.

1:59-13:54- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins.McAuley discusses yesterday’s Friendly match, looks ahead to the season, and more.

13:54-25:10- Indy Eleven Defender Josh O’Brien joins. O’Brientalks yesterday’s Friendly loss, his birthday plans and more.

25:10-43:30- Kickbase USA Journalist Favian Renkel joins tochat about Team USA, the World Cup and more.

43:30-57:52- Rakestraw closes the show with news and notes.

00:00-7:04- Greg Rakestraw opens Soccer Saturday previewing today’s show.

7:04-21:52- IndyEleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins.McAuley discusses the newest signings for the Eleven, looks ahead at the season and more.

21:52-37:45- The newest member of the Indy Eleven Eric Dickjoins. Dick discusses coming to the Eleven, returning to Indiana where he played his College Soccer, and more.

37:45-50:58- Greg talks with Makel Rasheed joins. Makeltalks about joining the Indy Eleven, being a UIndy Greyhound alum and more.

50:58-59:54- Greg wraps up the show with the new location of Radio One Studios and more.

00:00-2:15- It’s a victory edition of Soccer Saturday withGreg Rakestraw. Rakestraw previews today’s show, discusses the Game winner overMiami FC in the Open Cup, and more.  

2:15-14:24- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins. Coach McAuley recaps the Miami FC match from Wednesday, previews the upcoming one with Charleston today, and more.

14:24-26:23- Indy Eleven Goalkeeper Reice Charles-Cookjoins. Charles-Cook discusses the Miami FC match, the upcoming one with Charleston and more.

26:23- 43:31- Hayden White and Cam Lindley join to discussthe game winning goal over Miami FC

43:31-59:34- WTHR’s Chuck Lofton joins to discuss his retirement and being honored by the Indy Eleven.

(0:00-2:13) Greg kicks off the show talking about the Indy Eleven’s game today against Hartford, and their draw this week against North Carolina.  

(5:14-23:11) Greg meets with Indy Eleven Coach Sean McAuley. McAuley talks about his emotion after their draw with North Carolina and how their two-point lead seemingly flew off the board in the closing minutes. Greg also talks about coaching moves around the league. 

(26:12-40:55) Seton O’Connor joins the show to talk about the matchup the Indy Eleven will have against Hartford and Hartford’s inability to score goals. He also talks about his nomination for the sports Emmy nomination. 

(43:56-53:28) Greg recaps some news from around the Soccer world. 

(56:30-10:00) Greg wraps up the show. 

00:00-2:42- Greg Rakestraw does a quick rundown of the show and recaps last week’s loss.

 2:42-18:09- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins. Coach McAuley discusses last week’s 3-2loss to the Switch Backs, previews tonight’s match against North Carolina FC, and more.

18:09-31:24- New Indy Eleven Analyst Dan Kapsalis joins.Kapsalis and Rakestraw preview tonight’s match, discuss the Indy Eleven in the early parts of the season and more.

31:24-46:10- The voice of North Carolina FC Dean Linke joinsto give an inside look at North Carolina FC.

46:10-59:48- Josh Lindeman from the Indy XI Academy joins to discuss the Indiana-Notre Dame match and more.

00:00-6:12- It is a full soccer weekend in Indianapolis.Greg Rakestraw discusses what’s ahead for the Indy Eleven, runs down today’s guests, and more.  

6:12-18:13- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins. Coach McAuley discusses last week’s match, previews tonight’s against the Switchbacks, and more.

18:13-28:48- Last week’s goal scorer Bruno Rendon joins.Rendon discusses last week’s match, coming to Indianapolis from Colorado, and takes Greg through his typical day.

28:48-44:17- New broadcast analyst Brad Ring joins. Ring andRakestraw take a walk down memory lane, discuss tonight’s match and more.

44:17-59:49- Former Indy Eleven and current Switchback’splayer Juan Tejada joins. Tejada gives a behind enemy lines look into tonight’s match, reminisces on his time in Indianapolis, and more.

(0:00-3:22) Greg Rakestraw starts the show previewing topics of discussion and which guests will join him today. 

(06:23-17:59) Greg meets with Indy Eleven Coach Sean McAuley, who recaps their game and the opponents ahead of them on the schedule. He talks about some of the players who are performing well for him right now.  

(21:00-30:21) Pat Hogan joins the show to talk about his goal against Miami as a defender. He also talks about the strategy his team employs. They also talk about his “acting skills”. 

(33:22-48:09) Jeremy Alumbaugh joins the show to talk about the promotion relegation adoption of American soccer, and the MLS. He talks about how shows like Welcome to Rexham and Ted Lasso caused popularity growth in the promotion system, and when it will be put in place. 

(48:09-58:00) Greg wraps up the show talking about MLS soccer. 

00:00-1:56- Greg Rakestraw previews today’s show and theupcoming match for the Indy Eleven.  

1:56-12:50- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins tohelp Greg and you get set for today’s match against Miami.

12:50-25:39- Indy Eleven Captain Aoden Quinn joins todiscuss becoming a captain of the Eleven, previews today’s match, and more.

25:39-42:42- USL Tactic’s John Morrisey joins. Morriseyhelps set the stage for the opening matches, expectations for the USL clubs this season, and more.

42:42-59:02- Greg wraps up with the latest news from the USL, European Soccer, and gives final thoughts on Indy Eleven vs Miami.

00:00-1:45- Greg Rakestraw previews today’s edition ofSoccer Saturday.

1:45-13:04- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins. Coach McAuley discusses the season’s start getting closer, runs down the latest news and more. 

13:04-25:17- Indy Eleven’s Aiden Stanley joins. Staneydiscusses his second season with the Eleven, looks back at last season and more.

25:17-51:16- Mike Watts joins. Watts discusses the upcomingseason, previews the USL season, and more.

51:16-59:24- Quick news update.

(0:00-3:22) Greg starts the show previewing the guests and topics he will have this week, and also looks at the Indy Eleven’s upcoming game schedule. 

(06:23-16:01) Jack Blake joins Greg to talk about some of the upcoming games the Indy Eleven will play. He talks about the team scrimmage, and what to expect from the boys in blue this year. 

(19:03-29:56) Greg meets with new Vice President of Marketing and Club Growth for the Indy Eleven, Seth Kimberlin joins the show to talk about his previous experience with IndyCar and moving to the Indy Eleven. 

(31:00-44:01) Justin Cohn, Director of Communications at Fort Wayne FC joins the show to talk about their move up in the ranks. He also talks about day-to-day operations at the club. 

(47:02-End) Greg ends the show recapping some Premier League play, and who will be the league champion this year.  

00:00-4:28- Greg Rakestraw previews the upcoming show and discusses the Indy Eleven’s Friendly match against Forward Madison.

4:28-16:40- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins to get you caught up on the latest news from the team and more.

16:40-29:20- Indy Eleven’s Elliot Collier joins. Collierdiscusses the early season friendlies, the goal he scored against Forward Madison and more.

29:20-48:25- The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio joins. Tenoriodiscusses the future of USL Soccer and the changes which could be coming in the near future.

48:25-59:52- Greg shares the latest Premier League news.

00:00-6:17- Greg opens with the latest update on the IndyEleven Schedule. Then, Greg recaps last week’s preseason match.

6:17-17:58- Indy Eleven Coach Sean McAuley joins. CoachMcAuley discusses training camp to this point, the upcoming match with the Chicago Fire and more.

17:58-30:19- Cam Lindley joins. Lindley discusses the upcoming season, getting off to a better start this year, and more.

30:19-44:03- Josh Rife joins. Rife talks taking over the IU Women’s Soccer program, his playing career at IU, and more.

44:03- Rakestraw wraps up with the latest news from thesoccer world.

00:00-3:56- Greg opens with a preview of today’s show.

3:56-18:41- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins. Coach McAuley discusses the return of the season, Hunter Sulte’s return to the team, and more.

 18:41-31:06- Returning Goalkeeper Hunter Sulte joins. Sulte discusses coming back to the Indy Eleven, his offseason, and more.

31:06-44:55- Finn McRobb joins the show. McRobb talks joining the Eleven, his soccer career and more. Greg also updates the Indy Eleven roster.

44:55-59:30 Greg Rakestraw shares the latest news from theSoccer World.

(0:00-5:31) Greg starts by recapping the Indy Eleven’s first friendly of the season, and the next game coming up. 

(9:08-20:12) Coach Sean McAuley joins the show to talk about their first friendly of the year. They also talk about some new additions to the team and McAuley gives his thoughts on each player and their impact on the club this year.  

(23:13-31:00) James Murphy joins the show to talk about his move to the Indy Eleven. He explains why he chose Indy, and what appeals to him about the team.  

(39:50-51:22) Ryan Hunsucker joins the show to talk about his time with the Indy Eleven Academy team and balancing high school and semi-professional soccer. He talks about how the Indy Eleven works with him with his schedule, and his basketball coach as well. 

(54:23-60:00) Greg ends the show recapping some Premier League Soccer.  

00:00-4:03- Greg opens the show with a rundown of what’s ahead.

4:03-16:42- New signing Reese Charles-Cook joins. Charles-Cook discusses joining the Indy Eleven, his soccer career and more.

16:42-27:37- New signing Oliver Bryneus joins the show. Bryneus discusses signing with the Eleven, playing in Sweden and more.

27:37-45:48- Indy Eleven Photographers Matt Schlautshaur and Trevor Riskowski join. Matt, Trevor and Greg discuss the behind-the-scenes action of photographing the Eleven, where you can find the photos, and more.  

45:48-59:20- Greg wraps up with the latest soccer news.

00:00-3:30- Greg opens with a rundown of today’s show including today’s guests.

3:30-16:48- New Indy Eleven Women’s head coach Brandon Kim joins the show. Kim discusses with Rakestraw taking over the women’s club, goals for the year, and more.

16:48-39:57- Play-by-Play announcer Kenn Tomasch joins. Tomasch talks covering the Eleven, his time as the voice of the Indianapolis Twisters indoor soccer team, and more.

39:57-52:36- Greg gets caught up on the FA Cup and more.

52:36-59:43- Quick close to end the show.

(0:00-2:08) Greg Rakestraw starts Soccer Saturday off by previewing the show. 

(5:08- 13:34) Sean McAuley joins the show to talk about the Indy Eleven. They talk about the upcoming season, and the training the team is doing. They also talk about Elvis Amon joining the Indy Eleven, and what McAuley wants from him. 

(16:34-24:35) Elvis Amon of the Indy Eleven joins the show to talk about coming here. He talks about why Indy was the proper landing spot for him. He also talks about his thoughts on the city, and what he looks for this season. 

(27:35-41:39) Jeff Rueter of The Athletic joins the show to talk about Kevin De Bruyne possibly coming to the MLS and playing in San Diego. Rueter talks about the options De Bruyne has, and how many games he will play with the team. 

(44:39-56:50) Mike Slocum of the Brickyard Battalion talks to Greg about the direction of the Brickyard Battalion this season, and some events they have coming up to support the Indy Eleven. 

Segment 1 (0:00-1:50)- Greg Rakestraw opens up the 2024 Year in Review show by previewing what is coming up on the show with his favorite interviews from 2024 season with no new Indy Eleven News since the New Year.  

Segment 2 (4:50-14:10) During this segment, one of the original members and first ever goal scorer for the Indy Eleven Mike Ambersley. During their interview, they talk about what it meant to score that first goal in franchise history and talked about becoming a dad in the same week back in 2014.  

Segment 3 (17:10-30:36) Mike Henn, talks about his employment with the Indy Eleven as being among the franchise's first employees dating back to May of 2013. He talks about his memories of Opening Night at Carroll Stadium in April of 2014 and how special that night was for the City of Indianapolis.  

Segment 4 (33:36-51:20) The Voice of Wrexham AFC Mark Griffiths joins the show, and he talks about how life has changed since the television show “Welcome to Wrexham” started featuring Wrexham AFC.  He talks about what the soccer time means to the city, especially since the show started.  

Segment 5 (54:20-56:39) Greg Rakestraw closes this week's show by previewing the next week in Indy Eleven and what news may develop.

00:00-5:02- Greg Rakestraw previews today’s show.

5:02-27:02- Franchise legend all-time leading goal scorer Aman Ziad joins. Zia talks about his head coaching career, the Eleven signing Bruno Redon, and more.

27:02-46:06- Jordan Farr joins. Farr discusses his soccer career, signing with the MLS, and more.

46:06-52:32- Greg shares the latest Western Conference Coaching news

52:32-59:56- Greg quickly wraps up the show

00:00-5:53- Greg Rakestraw starts the show with a preview of today’s show and looks ahead to the Indy Eleven schedule for 2025.  

5:53-17:30- Another new signing for the Indy Eleven Pat Hogan joins. Hogan discusses coming to Indy, his soccer career, and more.

17:30-31:21- Another new addition for the Indy Eleven Anthony Siaha joins. Siaha discusses his offseason training, coming to Indy and more.

31:21-46:48- Nicholas Murray joins to discuss the Jägermeister Cup.

46:48-59:27- Quick wrap up and update from the soccer world.

00:00-4:37- Greg Rakestraw shares some news involving the Indy Eleven, previews the show, and more.  

4:37-17:16- Rakestraw goes more in depth on the Indy Eleven becoming a managing partner in Grand Park. Indy Eleven CEO Greg Stremlaw joins to explain.

17:16-32:24 Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins. McAuley updates the offseason, player acquisitions and more.

32:24-45:55- Indy Eleven U20 Coach Kiki Wallace joins. Wallace recaps the USL Indy Eleven Academy league championship, what’s ahead, and more.

45:55-59:38 IU Indy Head Women’s Soccer Coach Angela Berry-White joins. White discusses coming to IU Indy, expectations, and more.

00:00-3:28- Greg Rakestraw recaps the latest signings for the Indy Eleven. Also, a preview of today’s show.  

3:28-18:47- One of the newest members of the Indy Eleven, Edward Kizza joins. Kizza discusses coming to Indy after spending last season with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, his soccer career, and more.

18:47-28:18- Another new member of the Indy Eleven Bruno Rendon joins. Rendon relives his soccer career, what he’s expecting in Indy, and more.

28:18-45:10- Apple TV’s Devon Kerr returns to the show. Kerr discusses the Switchback Championship, MLS soccer and more.

45:10-1:00:11- Indy Eleven Academy Director Kiki Wallace joins. Wallace discusses the upcoming match, Thursday’s tournament opener and more.

0:00-4:28 – Greg starts the show wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving weekend. He then talks about the USL Championship, and the conclusion of the league calendar, meaning big acquisitions will start happening soon. He also talks about the Marian University Women’s Soccer team. 

7:28-19:33 Greg talks to Romario Williams of the Indy Eleven. Williams talks about what he hopes to achieve in 2025 with the Indy Eleven, and what he thinks the team can achieve. 

22:33-31:00 Greg talks to Justin Sullivan of Marian University talks about the women’s soccer team there, and their success this season. He talks about how often the team has played and how they prepare for such an intense schedule. 

40:56-51:56 The fourth segment revolves around the Premier League, something that doesn’t get talked about a lot on the show. Greg gives his takes on the state of the league, and some of the upcoming matches to look out for. 

54:56-57:07 We end the show recapping the upcoming week and next week’s show. 

00:00-6:29- Greg previews today’s show and guests. Also, a rundown of who is returning for the Indy Eleven next season.

6:29-22:11- Head Coach Sean McAuley joins. Coach McAuley discusses the resigning of fourteen players from last season, his offseason, and more.

22:11-36:40- Voice of the USL Championship Mike Watts joins. Watts previews the USL Championship match, what he expects and more.

36:40-47:28- USL Tactic’s John Morrissey joins. Morrissey recaps last week’s matches, previews the USL Championship and more.

47:28-59:53- Indy Eleven Merch’s Phia Foley joins to share holiday deals at the Indy Eleven store.

00:00-5:47- Greg recaps the past week, previews today’s show and more.  

5:47-20:07 USL Tactic’s John Morrissey joins. Morrissey breaks down last week’s USL playoff matches, previews this week, and more.

20:07-36:22- Voice of the Atlanta United Mike Conti stops by the show. Conti discusses Atlanta United beating Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, previews the next match, and more.

36:22-53:07- Southern Indiana FC’s Caleb King joins. King discusses joining the team, being on Undrafted, and more.

53:07-59:59- Quick wrap up of the show with Coaching news and notes.

00:00-3:40- Greg recaps the Indy Eleven playoff loss last week. Also, a preview of the upcoming show.

3:40-19:02- Indy Eleven Coach Sean McAuley joins. Coach McAuley recaps the last week loss, the season as a whole and previews what’s ahead for the Eleven.

19:02-34:28- USL Tactics John Morrissey joins. Morrissey recaps the first weekend of the USL Playoffs, looks at who’s remaining and more.

34:28-45:18- Greg crowd sources the Brick Yard Battalion to get their thoughts on the 2024 Indy Eleven Season.

45:18-59:44- Greg wraps up with Coaching news and notes.

00:00-2:11- Greg Rakestraw open the Playoff Edition of Soccer Saturday previewing today’s show.

2:11-18:46- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins to discuss making the playoffs in his first season as Head Coach of the Eleven, recaps last week’s match, and more.

18:46-29:50- Indy Eleven Captain Aodhan Quinn joins. Quinn discusses making the playoffs, Indy Eleven’s season, and more.

29:50-44:10- USL Tactics’ John Morrissey joins to discuss the upcoming USL playoffs.

44:10-59:57- RIFC Head Coach Khano Smith joins. Smith discusses Rhode Island’s season, facing the Eleven on Sunday, and more.

00:00-4:10- Greg Rakestraw starts with the news that the Indy Eleven are Playoff bound.

4:10-19:40- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins. McAuley recaps the last match, making the playoffs in his first season, and more.

19:40-33:45- Indy Eleven’s Jack Blake and Laurence Wooten join. Blake and Woten recap their goals, making the playoffs and more.

33:45-50:22- Angela Barry-White joins. White discusses her Brebuif Jesuit Braves season, looks ahead to the post season and more.

50:22-1:00:17- Rakestraw wraps up the show previewing next week’s show and tonight’s match. Rakestraw also shares the news that MLS is considering going to the FIFA Schedule.

00:00-1:29- Greg Rakestraw previews today’s show.

1:29-16:43- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley makes his weekly stop on the show. McAuley previews the Birmingham FC match, recaps the last week, and more.

16:43-31:45- Logan Neidlinger joins. Neidinger discusses signing his first major league soccer contract, signing with the Indy Eleven and more.

31:45-53:26- The voice of Wrexham AFC Mark Griffiths joins. Griffiths discusses covering Wrexham for the show, how his life has changed, and more.

53:26-1:00:10- Quick wrap of today’s show

00:00-1:00- Greg Rakestraw runs down today’s guests.

1:00-16:13- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sea McAuley makes his weekly stop. McAuley discusses the Eleven potentially clinching a playoff spot tonight, recaps the last match, and more. Rakestraw also updates the USL Championship Standings.

16:13-31:13- Neil Ruhle joins. Ruhle gives the opponents point of view of the upcoming match between the Indy Eleven and Detroit City FC.

31:13-45:11- Marian head soccer coach James Jenkins stops by. Jenkins recaps Marian’s season so far, previews the upcoming match, and more.

45:11-1:01:44- Southern Indiana FC head coach Andrew Minnis joins. Minnis recaps the last match, what’s ahead and more.

(0:00-3:52) Greg Rakestraw starts the show previewing the upcoming Indy Eleven vs. Louisville game. He talks about some of the fun themes for Indy Eleven’s upcoming game and where you can watch it, and previews the show. 

(6:52-19:07) Greg talks to Indy Eleven head coach Sean McAuley about their 4-0 win over Miami. The two talk about how well the boys in blue played, and why the Indy Eleven are so good this season. 

(22:07-29:42) Augi Williams and Jack Blake join the show. Williams talks about his record setting performance against Miami.  

(32:42-51:38) Mike Watts joins the show. Mike is the voice of the USL Championship, and he joins Greg to talk about MLS soccer, and Indy Eleven. He analyses some roster moves, and how well the Indy Eleven are doing in terms of getting players. 

(54:38-56:49) Greg wraps up the show previewing the game against Louisville, and some Premier League Soccer. 

00:00-2:45- Rakestraw starts the show with a preview of the Indy Eleven’s upcoming match and the rest of the show.

2:45-20:00- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins McAuley previews the Miami Match, what’s ahead for the Eleven as the season winds to a close, and more.

20:00-35:42- Justin Sullivan joins. Sullivan discusses soccer at the college level, what’s ahead for his team, and more.

35:42-51:39- Three guests join to discuss the medical side of the pitch.

51:39-1:00:06- Greg takes a look at the premier league matches.

00:00-3:08- Greg Rakestraw previews the upcoming show. Rakestraw also recaps the 0-0 draw to Hartford last week.

3:08-18:42- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley makes his weekly stop to the show. McAuley recaps the draw to Hartford, previews the upcoming match with El Paso, and more.

18:42-34:04- One of the newest members to the Indy Eleven, Hayden White, joins. White discusses his career, coming to Indy, and more.

34:04-50:28- El Paso’s Wilmer “Andy” Cabrera joins. Cabrera provides his thoughts on the upcoming match with the Indy Eleven, his Butler career, and more.

50:28-59:53- Rakestraw wraps up the show with news from a local College team and a rundown of the upcoming professional matches.

00:00-4:46- Greg Rakestraw kicks off Soccer Saturday with a recap of the match against Pittsburgh.

4:46-19:37- Head Coach Sean McAuley and Ramario Williams stop by. Coach McAuley recaps the Pittsburgh match, previews what’s ahead and more. Williams shares his reaction to getting his first goal for the Indy Eleven, the Indy Eleven’s Open Cup run, and more.

19:37-31:50- One of the newest members of the Indy Eleven, Malik Foster joins. Foster discusses his career, coming to Indy, and more.

31:50-48:36- IU Indianapolis Head Coaches Sid Van Gruden and Chris Johnson. Both coaches take Rakestraw through the early season, what’s expected and more.

48:36-1:01:00- Rakestraw wraps up the show with the news of Alex Morgan’s retirement from professional soccer.

00:00-3:44- Greg Rakestraw previews today’s show and recaps the open cup match.

3:44-23:02- Head Coach Sean McAuley makes his weekly stop. McAuley recaps the Open Cup match against Sporting Kansas City, previews the match with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, and more. Rakestraw runs down the current USL Standings.

23:02-35:52- Indy Eleven’s James Musa stops by. Musa shares his story coming to Indy Eleven, his favorite parts of Indy, and more.

35:52-51:54- Devon Kerr joins. Kerr recaps the Indy Eleven/Sporting Kansas City Open cup match, the rest of the tournament, and more.

51:54-59:42- Greg Rakestraw wraps up with some thanks.

00:00-5:59- Greg Rakestraw starts the show getting you set for Indy Eleven vs. Las Vegas Lights tonight. Also, a rundown of today’s guests, topics, and more. Rakestraw also updates the latest roster moves.

5:59-23:35- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins. Rakestraw and McAuley recap the weekend off for the Eleven, preview the upcoming match with Las Vegas and talk about the USL Open Cup match against Sporting Kansas City ahead of Tuesday.

23:35-42:05- The Athletic’s James Reuter joins. Reuter and Rakestraw continue the conversation on the upcoming USL Open cup match with Kansas City.

42:05-52:05- Southern Indiana FC Coach Andrew Minnis stops by. Minnis and Rakestraw recap the season for SIFC, preview the upcoming match, and more.

52:05-1:00:23 Rakestraw wraps up the show with news on the USL Open Cup match in terms of watch parties and broadcasts.

(0:00-02:27) Greg Rakestraw starts this episode of Soccer Saturday previewing what is to come in the show and talks about some of the Indy Eleven’s successes this week. 

(05:27-18:26) Sean McAuley joins the show to talk to Greg about the Indy Eleven, and their successes. They’ve won their past two games, and McAuley breaks down how they came out on top, and what he thought they did well. He highlights some key players for the team, and what to expect from their upcoming opponents.  

(21:26-31:41) Katie Soderstrom of the Indy Eleven W League team. Soderstrom talks about her time playing in Denmark, and why she wanted to come back to the US to play soccer again. She talks about her teaching career, and her position for the fall. She talks about balancing being a teacher in the fall, a soccer player in the summer, and whether she will focus on just being a teacher. 

(34:41-49:58) President of the Brickyard Battalion, David Ziemba joins the show to talk about how hectic the past couple of days have been for fans of the Indy Eleven. We learn what Ziemba does for a day job, and how that helps him lead the Brickyard Battalion. He talks about his passion for the political process and the law. He describes the relationship between BYB and the Indy Eleven. 

(52:58-56:40) Greg ends the show talking about some soccer outside of the Indy Eleven. 

00:00-6:01- Greg Rakestraw previews the show. Today features discussions on the upcoming match, season three of “Welcome to Wrexham”, and the latest on the Indy Eleven and the City of Indianapolis after Joe Hogsett’s MLS announcement.

6:01-18:21- Indy Eleven team owner Ersal Ozdemir joined 93.1 WIBC’s Tony Katz to discuss Eleven Park and Mayor Joe Hogsett’s MLS Expansion plan announcement two weeks ago. Clips from the discussion include both Eleven Park and Indy Eleven are ready to move forward with a stadium and more.

18:21-33:47- Rakestraw goes to last week’s postgame conversation with Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley. McAuley shares his thoughts after his first home win, the team, and what’s ahead. Also hear from Eleven players Douglas Martinez and Hunter Soltz.

33:47-51:30- USL Tactics’ John Morisee joins the show. The two discuss the Indy Eleven Park news, upcoming matches and more.

51:30-59:26- Rakestraw wraps up the show with some news on a new soccer team in Indiana.

00:00-3:33- Soccer Saturday with Greg Rakestraw opens with Rakestraw recapping the week for the Indy Eleven. Rakestraw shares the news from Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett from Thursday. Rakestraw also previews today’s guests and the opponents for the Indy Eleven today.

3:33-15:43- Indy Eleven CEO/President Greg Stremlaw joins the show. Stremlaw discusses Mayor Hogsett’s press conference, the passion of fans over the last couple of days, and what’s next for the Indy Eleven after the press conference.

15:43-29:35- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McAuley joins. Coach McAuley recaps the busy week for the Eleven, including their 1-1 draw against Colorado FC. McAuley also covers the improvements of the Eleven over the early stages of the season and previews today’s match against North Carolina FC.  

29:35-47:24- North Carolina FC broadcaster Drew Linke joins Greg Rakestraw. Rakestraw and Linke preview the upcoming match between the Indy Eleven and North Carolina FC, catch up after five years, and more!

47:24-59:51- To close out the show, Molly Pendleton, Senior VP for Unified Events, joins. Pendleton and Greg Rakestraw discuss the upcoming Chelsea vs Celtic FC match coming to the University of Notre Dame in July, the reasoning for choosing Notre Dame, and how to get your tickets and seating expectations.

(0:00-3:07) Greg recaps the week’s games against the Indy Eleven and previews the upcoming matchup tonight against Arizona. Greg previews the show, and talks about Southern Indiana FC, a new soccer club starting down south.  

(5:07-21:43) Greg Rakestraw talks to Sean Mcauley, head coach of the Indy Eleven. Mcauley recaps the game against Chicago Fire FC, where the team bested Chicago 1-0. The two also recap their loss to Charleston Battery on Saturday. Mcauley talks about how to see losses from a subjective point of view, and what he thought went wrong for the team. Mcauley explains how the team can prepare for a game with only 3 days to practice before the game against the Colorado Switchbacks. Greg gives a recap of how the Indy Eleven is doing overall. 

(24:43-37:54) Tega Ikoba joins the show to talk to Greg about his playing career. Ikoba talks about what it was like to score his first goal in front of the Brickyard Battalion. He talks about his upbringing, and how he got into professional soccer. He tells Greg what it was like to go 2,000 miles to pursue his dream of playing soccer, and what it meant to him. Ikoba talks about what Indy is like for him, and how much he enjoys the spring weather. 

(40:54-51:24) Nick Hunter of Southern Indiana FC joins Greg to talk about the club, and their game against Bowling Green. Hunter talks about why he started a team in Southern Indiana, and some of the people that helped him. Hunter speaks to the support from the local communities, and the trajectory of the team, and how they found players for the team. Nick talks about the future of the team, and what their goal is down the road. 

(54:24-57:00) Greg Rakestraw rounds out the show giving a rundown of Champions League soccer. 

00:00-2:19 Greg Rakestraw previews today’s show. Rakestraw recaps the Louisville City loss and previews the upcoming match against the Charleston Battery.

2:19-16:17- Sean McCauley joins the show. McCauley previews the Charleston Battery match tonight and recaps the 5-3 loss to Louisville City. Plus, McCauley shares his message to the team after the loss. He also shares his FA Cup memories. Rakestraw runs down the standings for the Indy Eleven and other teams.

16:17-29:32- Rakestraw returns with Jack Blake’s Goal Calls on CBS. Blake also stops by, recapping his USL Team of the Week honor, his play so far this season, and more.

29:32-42:23- Laurence Wooton joins the show. Wooten discusses his playing career, coming to Indy from Chicago, and more.

42:23-1:02:10- To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Indy Eleven, Mike Ambersley joins the show. Ambersley remembers the first goal for the Indy Eleven, which he scored. Rakestraw also shares the audio of Ambersley’s first goal.

00:00- 6:26- Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday! To open the show, Rakestraw talks about the LIPAFC this weekend between Louisville and Indy Eleven that takes place later today, nationally televised on CBS. He relives some big moments in this rivalry series with audio from past matches.  

9:26-22:16- The Manager of Indy Eleven Sean McAuley joins the show to look back at the 2-1 loss last week to Detroit FC. They discuss the new addition to Indy Eleven Laurence Wootton, on loan from MLS’s Chicago Fire. Sean talks about his experience with rivalries and his top moments from those over the years. Coach also previews the big rivalry match today with Louisville City.  

25:16-29:54- During this segment, Greg plays the post-game audio sound from the loan goal scorer last week against Detroit City Sebastien Guenzetti. He is moving up the all-time goals list for the Indy Eleven and the USL. He discusses how the play played out to allow him to get the goal.  

32:54-45:52- The Radio Voice of Louisville City FC Jonathan Matthes jumps on the show to give a scouting report on Louisville City FC ahead of the big rivarly match with Indy Eleven this afternoon. He talks about how he became the voice of Louisville City FC, being from Indianapolis.  

48:52-56:26- Greg Rakestraw closes the show today by talking about upcoming home matches and promotions that fans can take part in at The Mic. Greg talks about the winner of Indy Eleven Jay Klein was let go by the program with the acquisition of Laurence Wootton. The US Open Cup is discussed with the upcoming match at Chicago Fire II on Wednesday April 17. He finishes the show updating the Premier League with just weeks to go in the season.  

00:00-2:18- Soccer Saturday kicks off with Greg Rakestraw previewing the show and guests. Rakestraw also recaps the home opener for the Indy Eleven last Saturday.

2:18-14:34- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McCauley joins the show. McCauley recaps the 1-1 draw against Sacramento, Augustine Williams first goal, and previews the upcoming match with Detroit City.

14:34-23:49- Rakestraw goes to his postgame interview with Augustine Williams after his first goal with the Indy Eleven. Also, hear Cam Lindley’s postgame interview from the 1-1 draw against Sacramento.

23:49-38:17- Rakestraw looks across the pitch with former Indy Eleven coach Trevor James. James discusses Detroit City, why he stepped down from his coaching duties, and more.

38:17-1:00:51 Rakestraw returns for the final time talking with Mike Henn. Henn looks back at his time with the Indy Eleven, tells how he started working for the Eleven, and more.  

00:00- 2:51- Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday! To open the show, Rakestraw talks about Home Opening Saturday for the Indy Eleven for 2024. He promotes where you can watch or how to get tickets to the opener tonight vs Sacramento Republic.  

5:51-15:40- The Manager of Indy Eleven Sean McAuley joins the show to talk about his first win as Manager last weekend in Memphis and the Penalty that won the match by Jack Blake. He discusses the teams injury report and previews his first home match as Manager of Indy Eleven against Sacramento Republic and what to watch for this evening. Coach McAuley discusses a new addition to the roster signed this week.  

18:40-28:29- Former Indy Eleven Member and Butler Bulldog and current Sacramento Republic player Jared Timmer jumps on the show to talk with Greg about coming Back Home Again to Indiana to play his former team tonight at Carroll Stadium. They discuss what it is like living and playing in Sacramento vs Indianapolis.   

31:29-45:21- The Head of the Indy Eleven Academy Kiki Wallace comes on the show this morning to talk about the success of the Academy when it comes to Championships and Tournaments that the teams are competing in. They discuss some of the top players who are coming up through the Acadamy that fans can maybe look forward to seeing for the Senior team in future matches and years.  

48:21-57:17- Greg Rakestraw closes the show today by bringing up a couple of newsworthy notes. He discusses the US Mens National Team in the Nations League and the come from behind win against Jamaica setting up a Final tomorrow night vs Mexico. Greg also talks about FA Cup and what is going on over in England.  

00:00-2:48 Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday on 93.5/107.5 theFan! Rakestraw recaps the Indy Elevens first loss of the season, previews the upcoming match with Memphis, and shares today’s guests.

2:48-16:57- Indy Eleven Head Coach Sean McCauley joins the show. McCauley recaps the loss to Oakland Roots FC, shares his thoughts on Jack Blake, and a few other players. Rakestraw also shares some news from the USL Championship league.

16:57-33:53- Ethan O’Brien joins the show. O’Brien recaps his career, talks about joining the Indy Eleven and more!

33:53-50:04- Radio play-by-play voice of the Philadelphia Union Dave Leno joins. Leno recaps the Unions last match, what’s ahead as the Union return to the United States, and some fans disappointment with the club.

50:04-1:00:04 Rakestraw wraps up with news from the Champions League draw, the home opener for the Indy Eleven, and the FA Cup.

00:00-2:35- Greg Rakestraw is back with another edition of Soccer Saturday. To open the show, Rakestraw previews the hour as it is opening day for the 2024 Indy Eleven and USL Seasons. He Previews Undrafted wrapping up last weekend and who won the show and gets the opportunity to go to camp with Indy Eleven.

5:35-16:52- The new Manager of the Indy Eleven Sean McAuley joins the show to preview the opening match of the season in Oakland and his first match as Manager of Indy Eleven. They discuss the late additions to the team including the players who scored sports on the roster through Undrafted. Greg also talks about the week 1 schedule for the USL season.

19:52-32:39- The first winner of the show Undrafted, Jay Klein, joins the show after getting a short term deal with Indy Eleven. He talks about what that means to be on a USL team and play professional soccer. He talks about his background in soccer and how proud his family was of him, when they found out he won a spot on the team.

35:39-49:11- Greg’s broadcasting partner and brains behind the show Undrafted, Brad Hauter, joins the show in the penultimate segment today to recap season one of the show. They discuss the two players who won the show and in reward spots on Indy Eleven. Brad confirms that Undrafted will return for a 2nd season and changes that will be made from year one to year two as well as when filming will get underway. With the season getting underway today, they talk about ticket deals that fans can find this spring and summer at the Mike and the experience of home matches for the fans in 2024.

52:11-55:57- On the final segment of the show, Greg discusses where all you can find the USL matches on television and streaming in 2024. He also talks about where watch parties will take place as well starting with Upland Brewing tonight. Also, the latest Champions League updates and more international soccer news.

00:00-7:46- Soccer Saturday with Greg Rakestraw is back with the final show before the start of the 11th Indy Eleven Season! To open the show, Rakestraw runs through todays guests: Younes Boudadi, Caleb King, and Devon Kerr. Also, Rakestraw shares some news from the Indy Eleven, and recaps the last preseason game.

7:46-10:28- Indy Eleven’s Younes Boudadi joins. Boudadi previews the upcoming season, his time with the Eleven to this point, and more!

10:28-19:44 Caleb King joins. King talks with Rakestraw about the ending of his time with the Indy Eleven, his soccer career, and his take aways from Undrafted.

19:44-49:53Indy Eleven broadcaster Devon Kerr joins. Kerr speaks on the Indy Eleven making national television this season. Plus, Kerr talks about the Indy Eleven, the new head coach, and more!

49:53-59:27 Greg Rakestraw wraps up Soccer Saturday with a look ahead at the 2024 Indy Eleven Season. Rakestraw also has some words for the Open Cup and MLS.  He also speaks briefly on the FA Cup.

(0:00-2:49) Greg starts Soccer Saturday off by previewing the Indy Eleven’s upcoming games and who will appear during the show today. He also talks about the MLS. 

(5:49-15:43) For the Eleven Minutes segment of the show, Greg talks to Jack Blake of the Indy Eleven to talk about the upcoming season, how well he has performed in the preseason, and how he feels about his performance so far. Blake talks about his relationship with Coach McAuley, and how many famous players McAuley has worked with. He also talks about returning home to Nottingham during the offseason. He also talks about the outdoor soccer display and if he schools the kids when he visits the Children’s Museum. 

(18:43-28:16) Greg talks to Hunter Sulte who plays goalie for the Indy Eleven. He talks about how he came to Indy from Portland. He tells Greg about how he has adjusted to moving to Indy, and what he likes about the city. He talks about playing in Portland and the differences between playing there and playing in Indy. 

(31:16-45:51) Chris Doran of the Columbus Crew joins the show again to preview the Crew’s upcoming season. Doran talks about players battling for their role with the team, and how the driver for players to stay on the team allows the team to play at its best. They touch on MLS Soccer as well, and how they are trimming cups from the schedule. Doran also talks about the Messi factor. 

(48:51-56:40) Greg ends the show talking about the fate of the Open Cup, and the likelihood that it would get nixed. Rakestraw voices his disappointment that fewer MLS teams are competing in the Open Cup, but also explains some of the reasoning behind the teams not playing. 

00:00-5:56 Greg Rakestraw is back with a special on location edition of Soccer Saturday! To open the show, Greg encourages listeners to head to The Shop in the Bottleworks district, runs down guests for the show, and more! Plus, an Indy Eleven legend joins later.

5:56-20:40- Greg Rakestraw returns with the new Head Coach of the Indy Eleven, Sean McCaulley. McCaulley talks about the Indy Eleven improvements, the players, Josh O’Brian, and thoughts on Carson Henderlong. Also, Rakestraw and McCaulley discuss the upcoming schedule for the Indy Eleven.

20:40-32:17- An Indy Eleven legend, Brad Ring, joins the show from The Shop! Ring remembers his playing career with the Eleven, his thoughts on The Shop products, shares advice for young players making the jump to the pros, and his coaching career.

32:17-47:07 USL Super League’s Amanda Vandervort joins the show. Vandervort shares an update on the Indy Eleven women’s team, the schedule, and her reaction to no super league draft. Plus, Vandervort shares what she thinks of the Indy Eleven men join the Super League in the future.

47:07-59:53 Greg Rakestraw wraps up the show with Alex Vanjershot. Vanjershot runs Rakestraw through what The Shop plans to do, the Indy Eleven, and the upcoming Indy Eleven jersey reveal.